rooster or hen?

[browning6]

Great info. I read something a few weeks ago and thought that might be the case but didnt know it was called a black barred.
I really appreciate the help.

 

[Chloe77]

It's a he. Also, the breed is Barred Plymouth Rock. I, myself, would kill the bird, because it does look pretty low quality. Very dark for a Rock rooster. If you want to get a Barred Rock rooster, get one from your local feed store. Yours looks like a mongrel.

Here's a Rock

:



He's mine. But here's a VERY high quality Rock:




Barred Rock Roosters can be pretty aggressive, btw.

 

[Chickengirl47]

Is yours aggresive Chloe77?

 

[Chloe77]

Yes. My bro has one and so do I. They are pretty aggressive. Both roosters attack me. I don't mind because I think it's cute when their ruffs and etc. go up.

But a little kid should NOT mess with a Rock rooster.

 

[hdowden]

Yes. My bro has one and so do I. They are pretty aggressive. Both roosters attack me. I don't mind because I think it's cute when their ruffs and etc. go up.

But a little kid should NOT mess with a Rock rooster.

i would cull them then. there is no reason to keep a mean rooster and you shouldn't breed them as that can be passed down to their chicks (or so everyone says) ours was not mean nut since my parents didn't get the right breed they sold them (they were supposed to be silver laced wyandottes). also watch out for those spurs they can leave a good gash in your flesh if they get the chance to, i would know from past experience, my RIR rooster that i had when i was a lot younger and in 4-h got me pretty darn good on my leg and it was a good deep gash, aggressive roosters are a safety hazard to all so be careful with him.

 

[Chloe77]

Yeah, I know... But he's my favorite bird, and I can't bear to part with him...

Don't you love giving a rooster a big juicy kiss on it's lips?

 

[hdowden]

nice ones yes mean ones that also try to peck my eyes out no

i either sell or give them away as i can't kill my own birds

 

[Chloe77]

Me too. I can't stand the thought of bringing the knife down on any of my birdies.

 

[browning6]

Yeah, I know... But he's my favorite bird, and I can't bear to part with him...

Don't you love giving a rooster a big juicy kiss on it's lips?

Chloe77, this picture is really cool. great photography to get the eye so perfectly.

great job.

steven

 

[Keric]

Very pretty picture! Mine apparently hate the camera.